Mikko Heinonen Appointed as Head of M&A of Hannes Snellman Helsinki

Mikko Heinonen has been appointed as Head of M&A of Hannes Snellman Helsinki.

Mikko Heinonen joined Hannes Snellman in 1997 and is one of the most influential and respected M&A lawyers in Finland. Mikko's practice focuses on all forms of private and public M&A and corporate transactions, finance advisory, and securities regulation, as well as advice regarding governance, restructuring/insolvency and transactional matters to corporations and their boards. Mikko has considerable experience in cross-border transactions, including some of the largest transactions in the Nordic market.

“We are delighted to appoint Mikko as Head of M&A. With his broad experience of complex and strategic transactions covering all aspects of M&A and related fields of law, his deep understanding of different industries and continued interest in topical developments impacting the corporate and transaction scene in Finland and internationally, as well as the clients’ continued trust in entrusting him with their most important matters, he is the natural choice as the first point of contact in our M&A practice”, says Riikka Rannikko, Managing Partner of Hannes Snellman in Helsinki.

“I am very inspired to take on the role of Head of M&A at a time when the quickly evolving and complex operating environment requires the ability to give strategic advice and sets a number of new requirements for external M&A teams. After having served in different roles within the firm, a position closest to the client needs feels very meaningful at this time,” says Mikko Heinonen.

For further information, please contact:

Mikko Heinonen
Partner, Helsinki, Head of M&A
Tel. +358 40 527 8818

Riikka Rannikko
Managing Partner Helsinki
Tel. +358 40 731 1611